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Parlodel® SnapTabs®
(bromocriptine mesylate) Tablets, USP (bromocriptine mesylate) Capsules, USP

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate) is an ergot derivative with potent dopamine receptor agonist activity. Each Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate) SnapTabs® tablet for oral administration contains 2½ mg and each capsule contains 5 mg bromocriptine (as the mesylate). Bromocriptine mesylate is chemically designated as Ergotaman-3',6',18-trione, 2-bromo-12'-hydroxy-2'-(1-methylethyl)-5'-(2-methylpropyl)-, (5'α)-monomethanesulfonate (salt).

The structural formula is:

SnapTabs® (bromocriptine mesylate) Structural Formula Illustration

2½ mg SnapTabs®

Active Ingredient: bromocriptine mesylate, USP

Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch, and another ingredient

5 mg Capsules

Active Ingredient: bromocriptine mesylate, USP

Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, red iron oxide, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and another ingredient

Last reviewed on RxList: 1/17/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.